Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-3930K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-10900KF is 3090 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Up to 12% cheaper than Core i9-10900KF - $250.0 vs $283.35
- Up to 6% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Core i9-10900KF - $0.84 vs $0.89 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900KF
- Performs up to 6% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Core i7-3930K - 317 vs 298 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3930K - 20 vs 12 threads
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
298
94%
Value, $/FPS
$0.84/FPS
100%
Price, $
$250
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $250 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 280856 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
317
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.89/FPS
94%
Price, $
$283.35
88%
FPS Winner
Buy for $283.35 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 280857 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
---|---|---|
Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 10 |
12 | Threads | 20 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |